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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.78 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.78 and 21.56 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.78 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.78 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.78 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965.29/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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