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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.31 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.31 and 29.56 is: 40.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.31 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.31 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.31 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.80/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.77

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