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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 41.90 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 41.90 and 23.50 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 41.90 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/41.90 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 41.90 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.60/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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