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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 48.86 and 29.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 48.86 and 29.99 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 48.86 = 29.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/48.86 = 29.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 48.86 × 29.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 1,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.51/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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