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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 44.76 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 44.76 and 29.16 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 44.76 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/44.76 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 44.76 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.20/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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