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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 42.30 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 42.30 and 23.72 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 42.30 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/42.30 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 42.30 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.42/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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