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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 49.39 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 49.39 and 30.15 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 49.39 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/49.39 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 49.39 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 1,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.11/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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