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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.37, 43.26 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.37, 43.26 and 21.68 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.37 : 43.26 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.37/43.26 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.37x = 43.26 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.37x = 937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.66/31.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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