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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 44.47 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 44.47 and 21.86 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 44.47 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/44.47 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 44.47 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.09/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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