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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 49.01 and 30.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 49.01 and 30.47 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 49.01 = 30.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/49.01 = 30.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 49.01 × 30.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.94/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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