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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 42.24 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 42.24 and 23.28 is: 32.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 42.24 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/42.24 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 42.24 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.35/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.18

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