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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.27 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.27 and 23.27 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.27 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.27 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.27 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.76/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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