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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 42.54 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 42.54 and 23.96 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 42.54 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/42.54 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 42.54 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.26/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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