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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 42.44 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 42.44 and 23.01 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 42.44 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/42.44 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 42.44 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.27/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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