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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 44.28 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 44.28 and 21.72 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 44.28 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/44.28 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 44.28 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.76/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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