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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.59, 42.26 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.59, 42.26 and 23.41 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.59 : 42.26 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.59/42.26 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.59x = 42.26 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.59x = 989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.31/30.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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