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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 43.96 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 43.96 and 21.74 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 43.96 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/43.96 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 43.96 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955.46/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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