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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.50 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.50 and 21.86 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.50 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.50 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.50 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.69/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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