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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 46.10 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 46.10 and 23.96 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 46.10 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/46.10 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 46.10 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.73/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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