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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 44.19 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 44.19 and 30.42 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 44.19 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/44.19 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 44.19 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 1,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.26/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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