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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.76, 42.46 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.76, 42.46 and 23.50 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.76 : 42.46 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.76/42.46 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.76x = 42.46 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.76x = 997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.81/30.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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