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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.55, 45.74 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.55, 45.74 and 17.70 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.55 : 45.74 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.55/45.74 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.55x = 45.74 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.55x = 809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.37/30.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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