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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 44.37 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 44.37 and 24.92 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 44.37 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/44.37 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 44.37 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 1,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.70/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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