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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.46 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.46 and 30.37 is: 41.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.46 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.46 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.46 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.62/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.89

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