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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.48 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.48 and 23.95 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.48 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.48 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.48 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 993.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.45/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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