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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.48 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.48 and 21.89 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.48 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.48 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.48 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.75/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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