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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 44.37 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 44.37 and 21.78 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 44.37 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/44.37 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 44.37 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.10/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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