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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 45.55 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 45.55 and 21.37 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 45.55 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/45.55 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 45.55 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.40/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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