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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 45.99 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 45.99 and 17.22 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 45.99 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/45.99 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 45.99 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.95/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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