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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 44.25 and 21.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 44.25 and 21.18 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 44.25 = 21.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/44.25 = 21.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 44.25 × 21.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.22/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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