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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.11, 47.82 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.11, 47.82 and 30.16 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.11 : 47.82 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.11/47.82 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.11x = 47.82 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.11x = 1,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.10/32.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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