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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.16 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.16 and 17.27 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.16 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.16 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.16 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.18/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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