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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 41.84 and 23.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 41.84 and 23.85 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 41.84 = 23.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/41.84 = 23.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 41.84 × 23.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.76/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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