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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 49.19 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 49.19 and 29.13 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 49.19 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/49.19 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 49.19 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 1,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432.76/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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