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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.82, 48.91 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.82, 48.91 and 29.78 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.82 : 48.91 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.82/48.91 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.82x = 48.91 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.82x = 1,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.39/32.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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