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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 49.31 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 49.31 and 29.39 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 49.31 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/49.31 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 49.31 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 1,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.22/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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