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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 48.03 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 48.03 and 32.19 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 48.03 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/48.03 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 48.03 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 1,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.09/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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