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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 44.20 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 44.20 and 21.66 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 44.20 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/44.20 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 44.20 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.37/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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