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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.41 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.41 and 17.37 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.41 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.41 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.41 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.14/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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