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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.43 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.43 and 23.31 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.43 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.43 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.43 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.28/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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