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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.71, 44.85 and 30.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.71, 44.85 and 30.98 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.71 : 44.85 = 30.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.71/44.85 = 30.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.71x = 44.85 × 30.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.71x = 1,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.30/32.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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