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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.24 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.24 and 23.40 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.24 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.24 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.24 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.62/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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