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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.28 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.28 and 30.93 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.28 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.28 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.28 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.58/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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