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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.64 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.64 and 21.66 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.64 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.64 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.64 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.90/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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