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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.26 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.26 and 29.20 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.26 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.26 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.26 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.39/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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