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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.59, 45.86 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.59, 45.86 and 17.05 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.59 : 45.86 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.59/45.86 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.59x = 45.86 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.59x = 781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.91/30.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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