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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 42.05 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 42.05 and 23.93 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 42.05 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/42.05 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 42.05 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 1,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006.26/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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