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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.59, 45.90 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.59, 45.90 and 17.08 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.59 : 45.90 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.59/45.90 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.59x = 45.90 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.59x = 783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.86/30.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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