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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.99, 48.25 and 32.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.99, 48.25 and 32.29 is: 44.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.99 : 48.25 = 32.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.99/48.25 = 32.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.99x = 48.25 × 32.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.99x = 1,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.99/34.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.53

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