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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 45.94 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 45.94 and 23.44 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 45.94 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/45.94 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 45.94 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.83/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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