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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 48.66 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 48.66 and 30.02 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 48.66 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/48.66 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 48.66 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.77/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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