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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 48.49 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 48.49 and 29.74 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 48.49 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/48.49 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 48.49 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 1,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.09/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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