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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.82, 48.98 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.82, 48.98 and 29.40 is: 43.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.82 : 48.98 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.82/48.98 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.82x = 48.98 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.82x = 1,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.87/32.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.87

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