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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.29 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.29 and 17.37 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.29 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.29 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.29 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.06/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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