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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 44.67 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 44.67 and 21.71 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 44.67 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/44.67 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 44.67 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.79/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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