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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.86, 49.03 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.86, 49.03 and 29.65 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.86 : 49.03 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.86/49.03 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.86x = 49.03 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.86x = 1,453.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.74/32.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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