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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 41.89 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 41.89 and 29.84 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 41.89 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/41.89 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 41.89 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 1,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.92/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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