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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 44.15 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 44.15 and 21.08 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 44.15 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/44.15 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 44.15 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.69/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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