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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.01, 42.73 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.01, 42.73 and 21.76 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.01 : 42.73 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.01/42.73 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.01x = 42.73 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.01x = 929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.64/31.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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