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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.65, 43.68 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.65, 43.68 and 21.97 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.65 : 43.68 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.65/43.68 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.65x = 43.68 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.65x = 959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.65/31.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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