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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.89, 45.40 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.89, 45.40 and 21.99 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.89 : 45.40 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.89/45.40 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.89x = 45.40 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.89x = 998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.35/32.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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