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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 48.73 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 48.73 and 30.38 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 48.73 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/48.73 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 48.73 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.07/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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