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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 45.81 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 45.81 and 23.81 is: 35.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 45.81 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/45.81 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 45.81 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.51/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.59

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