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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 45.09 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 45.09 and 30.20 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 45.09 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/45.09 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 45.09 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.49/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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