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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 48.50 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 48.50 and 30.08 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 48.50 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/48.50 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 48.50 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.88/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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