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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 49.21 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 49.21 and 29.55 is: 44.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 49.21 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/49.21 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 49.21 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.04/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.48

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