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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.20 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.20 and 21.36 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.20 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.20 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.20 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.18/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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