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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 45.28 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 45.28 and 29.57 is: 40.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 45.28 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/45.28 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 45.28 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 1,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.93/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.73

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