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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 49.53 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 49.53 and 29.19 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 49.53 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/49.53 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 49.53 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.78/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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