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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 48.08 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 48.08 and 29.22 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 48.08 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/48.08 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 48.08 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.79/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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