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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 44.79 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 44.79 and 21.87 is: 32.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 44.79 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/44.79 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 44.79 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.56/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.82

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