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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.23, 42.99 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.23, 42.99 and 24.30 is: 33.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.23 : 42.99 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.23/42.99 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.23x = 42.99 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.23x = 1,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.66/31.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.45

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