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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 44.12 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 44.12 and 30.59 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 44.12 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/44.12 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 44.12 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.65/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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