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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.14 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.14 and 17.43 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.14 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.14 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.14 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.29/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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