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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.96 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.96 and 21.40 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.96 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.96 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.96 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.92/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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