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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.37 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.37 and 17.59 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.37 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.37 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.37 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.29/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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