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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.46 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.46 and 30.22 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.46 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.46 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.46 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.80/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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