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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 47.93 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 47.93 and 30.64 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 47.93 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/47.93 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 47.93 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 1,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.58/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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