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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 47.99 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 47.99 and 29.16 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 47.99 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/47.99 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 47.99 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.46/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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