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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 46.16 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 46.16 and 17.28 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 46.16 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/46.16 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 46.16 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.64/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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