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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 44.15 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 44.15 and 29.39 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 44.15 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/44.15 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 44.15 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.20/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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