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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.93 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.93 and 21.68 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.93 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.93 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.93 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.75/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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