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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.48, 44.92 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.48, 44.92 and 29.76 is: 41.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.48 : 44.92 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.48/44.92 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.48x = 44.92 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.48x = 1,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.82/32.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.16

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