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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 44.99 and 29.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 44.99 and 29.99 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 44.99 = 29.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/44.99 = 29.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 44.99 × 29.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.30/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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