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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 48.81 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 48.81 and 30.43 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 48.81 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/48.81 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 48.81 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485.29/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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