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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 45.46 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 45.46 and 30.07 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 45.46 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/45.46 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 45.46 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.08/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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