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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 44.98 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 44.98 and 21.69 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 44.98 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/44.98 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 44.98 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.75/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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