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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.81, 45.09 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.81, 45.09 and 29.66 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.81 : 45.09 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.81/45.09 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.81x = 45.09 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.81x = 1,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337.37/32.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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