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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.00, 44.18 and 21.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.00, 44.18 and 21.65 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.00 : 44.18 = 21.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.00/44.18 = 21.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.00x = 44.18 × 21.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.00x = 956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.17/32.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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