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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 44.12 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 44.12 and 21.87 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 44.12 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/44.12 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 44.12 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.90/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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