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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.33, 48.23 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.33, 48.23 and 29.63 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.33 : 48.23 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.33/48.23 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.33x = 48.23 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.33x = 1,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.67/32.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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