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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.36 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.36 and 23.34 is: 32.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.36 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.36 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.36 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.52/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.19

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