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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.62 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.62 and 30.44 is: 41.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.62 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.62 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.62 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 1,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.23/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.83

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