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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.83 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.83 and 23.79 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.83 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.83 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.83 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.06/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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