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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.23 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.23 and 23.45 is: 35.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.23 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.23 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.23 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.30/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.19

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