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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.44, 43.32 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.44, 43.32 and 21.72 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.44 : 43.32 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.44/43.32 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.44x = 43.32 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.44x = 940.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.91/31.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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