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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 48.62 and 30.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 48.62 and 30.01 is: 45.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 48.62 = 30.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/48.62 = 30.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 48.62 × 30.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 1,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.09/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.06

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