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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 45.88 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 45.88 and 17.81 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 45.88 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/45.88 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 45.88 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.18/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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