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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.83 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.83 and 21.61 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.83 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.83 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.83 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.17/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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