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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 48.95 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 48.95 and 29.15 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 48.95 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/48.95 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 48.95 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 1,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.89/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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