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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 43.91 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 43.91 and 21.71 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 43.91 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/43.91 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 43.91 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.96/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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