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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 48.03 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 48.03 and 29.46 is: 44.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 48.03 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/48.03 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 48.03 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.96/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.00

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