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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 44.65 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 44.65 and 21.48 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 44.65 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/44.65 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 44.65 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.08/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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