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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 48.85 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 48.85 and 29.32 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 48.85 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/48.85 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 48.85 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.28/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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