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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 45.13 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 45.13 and 29.27 is: 40.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 45.13 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/45.13 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 45.13 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 1,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.80/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.47

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