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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.18, 44.44 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.18, 44.44 and 29.44 is: 40.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.18 : 44.44 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.18/44.44 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.18x = 44.44 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.18x = 1,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.31/32.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.66

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