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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.57 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.57 and 29.94 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.57 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.57 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.57 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.19/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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