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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 48.26 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 48.26 and 29.35 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 48.26 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/48.26 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 48.26 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.19/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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