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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.85 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.85 and 21.78 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.85 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.85 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.85 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.91/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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