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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.54 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.54 and 29.27 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.54 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.54 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.54 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.52/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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