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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.57, 48.66 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.57, 48.66 and 21.06 is: 31.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.57 : 48.66 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.57/48.66 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.57x = 48.66 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.57x = 1,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.78/32.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.46

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