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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 49.30 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 49.30 and 30.09 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 49.30 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/49.30 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 49.30 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.44/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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