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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 41.92 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 41.92 and 23.12 is: 31.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 41.92 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/41.92 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 41.92 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.19/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.88

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