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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.62 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.62 and 17.95 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.62 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.62 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.62 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.73/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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