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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.61 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.61 and 29.93 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.61 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.61 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.61 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.69/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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