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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 45.19 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 45.19 and 30.03 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 45.19 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/45.19 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 45.19 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.98/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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