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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 45.95 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 45.95 and 23.92 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 45.95 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/45.95 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 45.95 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.12/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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