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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 44.82 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 44.82 and 21.43 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 44.82 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/44.82 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 44.82 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.49/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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