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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 44.67 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 44.67 and 30.66 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 44.67 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/44.67 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 44.67 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 1,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.58/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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