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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 48.69 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 48.69 and 30.11 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 48.69 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/48.69 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 48.69 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.81/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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