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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 47.93 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 47.93 and 29.58 is: 44.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 47.93 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/47.93 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 47.93 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.44/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.12

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