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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 48.82 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 48.82 and 30.33 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 48.82 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/48.82 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 48.82 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.71/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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