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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.63, 45.92 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.63, 45.92 and 17.11 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.63 : 45.92 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.63/45.92 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.63x = 45.92 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.63x = 785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.69/30.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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