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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.25, 43.13 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.25, 43.13 and 21.53 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.25 : 43.13 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.25/43.13 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.25x = 43.13 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.25x = 928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.75/31.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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