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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 47.76 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 47.76 and 29.13 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 47.76 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/47.76 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 47.76 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.39/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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