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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.50 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.50 and 21.34 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.50 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.50 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.50 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.63/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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