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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 42.19 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 42.19 and 23.32 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 42.19 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/42.19 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 42.19 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.87/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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