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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.85 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.85 and 30.34 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.85 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.85 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.85 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481.91/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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