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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.65 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.65 and 30.11 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.65 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.65 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.65 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.23/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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