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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 44.85 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 44.85 and 21.60 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 44.85 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/44.85 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 44.85 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.76/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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