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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.36 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.36 and 30.95 is: 46.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.36 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.36 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.36 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.50/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.49

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