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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 48.13 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 48.13 and 30.25 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 48.13 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/48.13 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 48.13 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 1,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.78/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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