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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 48.28 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 48.28 and 21.34 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 48.28 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/48.28 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 48.28 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 1,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.42/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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