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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 48.97 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 48.97 and 21.28 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 48.97 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/48.97 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 48.97 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.08/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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