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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.82 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.82 and 17.02 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.82 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.82 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.82 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.86/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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