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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.89 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.89 and 17.06 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.89 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.89 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.89 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.57/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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