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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 45.10 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 45.10 and 23.30 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 45.10 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/45.10 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 45.10 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.83/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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