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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.36, 48.49 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.36, 48.49 and 20.30 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.36 : 48.49 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.36/48.49 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.36x = 48.49 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.36x = 984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.35/32.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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