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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.93 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.93 and 30.87 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.93 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.93 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.93 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.83/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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