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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 41.90 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 41.90 and 23.02 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 41.90 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/41.90 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 41.90 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.32/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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