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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.59 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.59 and 21.59 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.59 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.59 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.59 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.70/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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