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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 48.78 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 48.78 and 29.20 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 48.78 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/48.78 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 48.78 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 1,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424.38/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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