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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 48.45 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 48.45 and 30.39 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 48.45 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/48.45 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 48.45 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 1,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.33/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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