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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 41.42 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 41.42 and 23.52 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 41.42 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/41.42 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 41.42 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.20/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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