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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 46.40 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 46.40 and 23.84 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 46.40 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/46.40 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 46.40 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.18/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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