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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.12, 42.97 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.12, 42.97 and 21.44 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.12 : 42.97 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.12/42.97 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.12x = 42.97 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.12x = 921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.28/31.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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