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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 48.77 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 48.77 and 30.39 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 48.77 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/48.77 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 48.77 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 1,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.17/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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