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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.46 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.46 and 23.85 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.46 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.46 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.46 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.82/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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