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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 44.40 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 44.40 and 21.62 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 44.40 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/44.40 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 44.40 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.93/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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