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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 41.56 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 41.56 and 24.30 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 41.56 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/41.56 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 41.56 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.91/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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