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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 42.38 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 42.38 and 23.48 is: 32.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 42.38 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/42.38 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 42.38 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.08/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.37

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