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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.55, 45.85 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.55, 45.85 and 17.03 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.55 : 45.85 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.55/45.85 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.55x = 45.85 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.55x = 780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.83/30.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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