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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 47.76 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 47.76 and 30.07 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 47.76 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/47.76 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 47.76 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.99/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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