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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 44.62 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 44.62 and 21.99 is: 30.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 44.62 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/44.62 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 44.62 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.08/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.34

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