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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.39 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.39 and 21.82 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.39 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.39 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.39 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.59/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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