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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 44.15 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 44.15 and 30.36 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 44.15 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/44.15 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 44.15 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.24/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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