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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 44.16 and 29.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 44.16 and 29.45 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 44.16 = 29.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/44.16 = 29.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 44.16 × 29.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 1,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.29/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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