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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 48.71 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 48.71 and 30.54 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 48.71 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/48.71 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 48.71 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.45/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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