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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 45.06 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 45.06 and 30.28 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 45.06 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/45.06 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 45.06 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.36/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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