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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.93 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.93 and 23.02 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.93 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.93 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.93 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057.31/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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