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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 40.68 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 40.68 and 21.74 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 40.68 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/40.68 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 40.68 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.18/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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