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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.03 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.03 and 30.26 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.03 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.03 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.03 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.15/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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