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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 42.01 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 42.01 and 23.51 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 42.01 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/42.01 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 42.01 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.63/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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