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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 42.66 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 42.66 and 17.97 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 42.66 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/42.66 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 42.66 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.56/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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