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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 49.09 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 49.09 and 29.37 is: 44.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 49.09 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/49.09 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 49.09 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 1,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.77/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.02

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