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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.24, 48.46 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.24, 48.46 and 29.94 is: 45.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.24 : 48.46 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.24/48.46 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.24x = 48.46 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.24x = 1,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.89/32.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.00

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