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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.86, 42.60 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.86, 42.60 and 23.59 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.86 : 42.60 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.86/42.60 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.86x = 42.60 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.86x = 1,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.72/30.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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