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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.30, 44.62 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.30, 44.62 and 30.78 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.30 : 44.62 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.30/44.62 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.30x = 44.62 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.30x = 1,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.40/32.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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