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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.51 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.51 and 21.67 is: 32.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.51 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.51 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.51 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.31/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.47

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