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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.27 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.27 and 24.83 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.27 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.27 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.27 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.33/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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