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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.50 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.50 and 23.98 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.50 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.50 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.50 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.17/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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