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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 48.16 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 48.16 and 30.07 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 48.16 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/48.16 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 48.16 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 1,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.30/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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