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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.57 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.57 and 21.40 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.57 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.57 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.57 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.74/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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