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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 48.76 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 48.76 and 29.09 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 48.76 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/48.76 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 48.76 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418.48/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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