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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 49.14 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 49.14 and 30.06 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 49.14 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/49.14 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 49.14 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.15/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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