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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 46.15 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 46.15 and 17.21 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 46.15 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/46.15 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 46.15 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.92/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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