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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 49.40 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 49.40 and 30.14 is: 45.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 49.40 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/49.40 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 49.40 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 1,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.52/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.13

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