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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 48.05 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 48.05 and 29.76 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 48.05 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/48.05 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 48.05 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.97/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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