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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 48.03 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 48.03 and 29.51 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 48.03 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/48.03 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 48.03 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.46/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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