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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 41.32 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 41.32 and 23.07 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 41.32 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/41.32 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 41.32 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.14/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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