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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.78, 45.27 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.78, 45.27 and 21.89 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.78 : 45.27 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.78/45.27 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.78x = 45.27 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.78x = 991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.07/32.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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