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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.46 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.46 and 23.52 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.46 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.46 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.46 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.14/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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