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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 45.17 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 45.17 and 21.86 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 45.17 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/45.17 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 45.17 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.08/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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