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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.43 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.43 and 23.94 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.43 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.43 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.43 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.83/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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