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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.31 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.31 and 21.58 is: 32.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.31 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.31 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.31 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.21/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.38

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