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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 45 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 45 and 21.55 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 45 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/45 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 45 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.72/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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