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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 41.68 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 41.68 and 23.27 is: 32.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 41.68 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/41.68 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 41.68 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.03/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.14

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