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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 46.42 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 46.42 and 17.45 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 46.42 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/46.42 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 46.42 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.71/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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