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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 42.72 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 42.72 and 17.13 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 42.72 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/42.72 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 42.72 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.89/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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