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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.74 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.74 and 21.32 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.74 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.74 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.74 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.53/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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