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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.30, 43.14 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.30, 43.14 and 21.58 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.30 : 43.14 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.30/43.14 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.30x = 43.14 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.30x = 930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.96/31.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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