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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.80 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.80 and 21.34 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.80 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.80 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.80 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.03/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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