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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 48.86 and 30.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 48.86 and 30.83 is: 45.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 48.86 = 30.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/48.86 = 30.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 48.86 × 30.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 1,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.96/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.93

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