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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 44.20 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 44.20 and 21.12 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 44.20 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/44.20 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 44.20 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.45/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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