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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 44.08 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 44.08 and 21.28 is: 31.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 44.08 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/44.08 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 44.08 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.02/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.86

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