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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 44.51 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 44.51 and 29.85 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 44.51 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/44.51 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 44.51 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 1,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.31/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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