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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46.05 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46.05 and 23.10 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46.05 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46.05 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46.05 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.76/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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