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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 49.51 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 49.51 and 30.76 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 49.51 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/49.51 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 49.51 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,522.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.93/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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