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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.41, 41.92 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.41, 41.92 and 23 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.41 : 41.92 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.41/41.92 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.41x = 41.92 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.41x = 964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.16/30.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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