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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 41.71 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 41.71 and 23.31 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 41.71 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/41.71 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 41.71 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.26/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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