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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 43.67 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 43.67 and 21.13 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 43.67 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/43.67 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 43.67 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.69/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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