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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.45 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.45 and 21.30 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.45 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.45 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.45 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.79/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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