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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.88 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.88 and 23.89 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.88 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.88 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.88 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 1,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000.51/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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