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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 41.79 and 23.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 41.79 and 23.00 is: 31.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 41.79 = 23.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/41.79 = 23.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 41.79 × 23.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.96/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.73

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