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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 45.30 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 45.30 and 29.73 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 45.30 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/45.30 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 45.30 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.77/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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