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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 45.94 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 45.94 and 23.36 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 45.94 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/45.94 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 45.94 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.81/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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