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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.41 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.41 and 23.30 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.41 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.41 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.41 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.47/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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