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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.60, 45.01 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.60, 45.01 and 21.57 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.60 : 45.01 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.60/45.01 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.60x = 45.01 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.60x = 970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970.60/32.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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