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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.20, 48.05 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.20, 48.05 and 29.71 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.20 : 48.05 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.20/48.05 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.20x = 48.05 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.20x = 1,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.57/32.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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