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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 47.76 and 30.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 47.76 and 30.99 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 47.76 = 30.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/47.76 = 30.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 47.76 × 30.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.08/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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