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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 45.18 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 45.18 and 21.87 is: 30.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 45.18 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/45.18 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 45.18 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.15/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.19

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