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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 48.20 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 48.20 and 30.29 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 48.20 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/48.20 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 48.20 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 1,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.83/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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