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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 48.66 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 48.66 and 30.74 is: 46.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 48.66 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/48.66 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 48.66 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 1,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.81/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.14

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