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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 48.87 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 48.87 and 30.70 is: 46.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 48.87 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/48.87 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 48.87 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.31/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.05

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