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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 44.34 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 44.34 and 21.02 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 44.34 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/44.34 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 44.34 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.81/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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