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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 44.87 and 29.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 44.87 and 29.03 is: 39.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 44.87 = 29.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/44.87 = 29.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 44.87 × 29.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.43/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.87

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