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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 42.09 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 42.09 and 23.62 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 42.09 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/42.09 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 42.09 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.17/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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