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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.30 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.30 and 23.74 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.30 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.30 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.30 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.25/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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