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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.36 and 16.88 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.36 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.36 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.36 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.89/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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