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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 42.42 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 42.42 and 23.47 is: 32.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 42.42 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/42.42 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 42.42 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.60/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.38

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