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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.48, 44.78 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.48, 44.78 and 21.96 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.48 : 44.78 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.48/44.78 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.48x = 44.78 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.48x = 983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.37/32.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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