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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 48.66 and 21.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 48.66 and 21.04 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 48.66 = 21.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/48.66 = 21.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 48.66 × 21.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 1,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.81/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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