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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.24, 48.55 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.24, 48.55 and 29.07 is: 43.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.24 : 48.55 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.24/48.55 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.24x = 48.55 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.24x = 1,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.28/32.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.77

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