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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 41.99 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 41.99 and 23.93 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 41.99 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/41.99 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 41.99 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 1,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.65/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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