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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 46.01 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 46.01 and 17.16 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 46.01 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/46.01 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 46.01 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.45/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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