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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.30, 44.59 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.30, 44.59 and 21.40 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.30 : 44.59 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.30/44.59 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.30x = 44.59 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.30x = 954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.12/32.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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