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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.09, 45 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.09, 45 and 23.70 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.09 : 45 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.09/45 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.09x = 45 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.09x = 1,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.50/30.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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