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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.93, 45.49 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.93, 45.49 and 30.50 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.93 : 45.49 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.93/45.49 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.93x = 45.49 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.93x = 1,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.14/32.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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