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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 45.48 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 45.48 and 23.99 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 45.48 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/45.48 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 45.48 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 1,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.84/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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