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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 45.99 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 45.99 and 17.15 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 45.99 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/45.99 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 45.99 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.73/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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