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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 42.62 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 42.62 and 23.99 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 42.62 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/42.62 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 42.62 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 1,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.12/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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