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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 48.15 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 48.15 and 29.10 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 48.15 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/48.15 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 48.15 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 1,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.17/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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