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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 45.17 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 45.17 and 23.33 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 45.17 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/45.17 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 45.17 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 1,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053.47/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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