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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 48.77 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 48.77 and 30.91 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 48.77 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/48.77 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 48.77 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 1,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.48/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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