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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.57, 45.18 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.57, 45.18 and 30.84 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.57 : 45.18 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.57/45.18 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.57x = 45.18 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.57x = 1,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.49/32.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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