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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 44.73 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 44.73 and 30.27 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 44.73 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/44.73 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 44.73 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 1,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.98/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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