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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.79 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.79 and 29.52 is: 44.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.79 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.79 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.79 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410.76/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.03

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