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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.11, 44.34 and 29.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.11, 44.34 and 29.38 is: 40.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.11 : 44.34 = 29.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.11/44.34 = 29.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.11x = 44.34 × 29.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.11x = 1,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.49/32.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.57

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