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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.83, 45.27 and 30.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.83, 45.27 and 30.79 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.83 : 45.27 = 30.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.83/45.27 = 30.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.83x = 45.27 × 30.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.83x = 1,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.86/32.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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