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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 30.38 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 30.38 and 23.02 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 30.38 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/30.38 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 30.38 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.35/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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