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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 44.64 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 44.64 and 21.75 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 44.64 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/44.64 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 44.64 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.92/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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