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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.48 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.48 and 21.39 is: 32.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.48 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.48 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.48 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.04/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.04

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