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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 47.85 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 47.85 and 30.94 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 47.85 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/47.85 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 47.85 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 1,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.48/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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