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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.56, 43.57 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.56, 43.57 and 21.20 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.56 : 43.57 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.56/43.57 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.56x = 43.57 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.56x = 923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.68/31.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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