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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.27 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.27 and 21.97 is: 32.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.27 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.27 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.27 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.61/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.86

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