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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.49, 44.11 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.49, 44.11 and 21.85 is: 32.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.49 : 44.11 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.49/44.11 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.49x = 44.11 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.49x = 963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.80/29.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.68

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