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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 45.09 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 45.09 and 21.61 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 45.09 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/45.09 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 45.09 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.39/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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