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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.90 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.90 and 30.05 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.90 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.90 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.90 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.36/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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