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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.45, 43.35 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.45, 43.35 and 21.73 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.45 : 43.35 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.45/43.35 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.45x = 43.35 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.45x = 942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.00/31.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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