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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.34 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.34 and 17.76 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.34 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.34 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.34 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.79/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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