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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.45 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.45 and 21.44 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.45 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.45 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.45 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.35/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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