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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 48.41 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 48.41 and 29.10 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 48.41 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/48.41 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 48.41 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 1,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.59/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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