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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 42.67 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 42.67 and 17.10 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 42.67 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/42.67 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 42.67 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.82/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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