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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 48.68 and 29.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 48.68 and 29.59 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 48.68 = 29.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/48.68 = 29.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 48.68 × 29.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 1,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440.05/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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