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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 48.60 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 48.60 and 29.42 is: 44.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 48.60 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/48.60 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 48.60 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 1,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.81/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.03

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