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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.00, 44.12 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.00, 44.12 and 21.08 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.00 : 44.12 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.00/44.12 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.00x = 44.12 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.00x = 929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.72/32.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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