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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 44.78 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 44.78 and 21.53 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 44.78 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/44.78 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 44.78 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.78/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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