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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 44.17 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 44.17 and 21.63 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 44.17 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/44.17 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 44.17 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.40/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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