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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 42.29 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 42.29 and 23.74 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 42.29 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/42.29 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 42.29 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 1,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.07/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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