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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 44.53 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 44.53 and 21.92 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 44.53 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/44.53 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 44.53 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.10/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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