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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.06, 43.65 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.06, 43.65 and 21.47 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.06 : 43.65 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.06/43.65 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.06x = 43.65 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.06x = 937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.17/29.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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