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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44.03 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44.03 and 21.74 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44.03 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44.03 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44.03 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.05/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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