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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 43.91 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 43.91 and 30.16 is: 41.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 43.91 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/43.91 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 43.91 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 1,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.33/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.36

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