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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 44.25 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 44.25 and 30.26 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 44.25 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/44.25 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 44.25 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 1,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.78/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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