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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 44.31 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 44.31 and 21.20 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 44.31 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/44.31 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 44.31 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.48/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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