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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.43 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.43 and 21.32 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.43 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.43 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.43 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.03/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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