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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 43.67 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 43.67 and 21.52 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 43.67 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/43.67 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 43.67 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.56/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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