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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 44.65 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 44.65 and 30.31 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 44.65 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/44.65 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 44.65 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.27/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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