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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 49.60 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 49.60 and 29.92 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 49.60 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/49.60 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 49.60 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.03/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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