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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.51, 40.67 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.51, 40.67 and 21.32 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.51 : 40.67 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.51/40.67 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.51x = 40.67 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.51x = 866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.77/29.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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