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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 48.09 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 48.09 and 29.66 is: 44.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 48.09 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/48.09 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 48.09 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.20/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.21

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