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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 48.59 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 48.59 and 30.81 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 48.59 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/48.59 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 48.59 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.06/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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