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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 46.08 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 46.08 and 17.19 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 46.08 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/46.08 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 46.08 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.12/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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