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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.56 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.56 and 23.56 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.56 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.56 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.56 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.15/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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