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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.37, 43.97 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.37, 43.97 and 21.71 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.37 : 43.97 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.37/43.97 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.37x = 43.97 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.37x = 954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.42/29.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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