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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 48.06 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 48.06 and 29.31 is: 44.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 48.06 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/48.06 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 48.06 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.64/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.01

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