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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.69, 43.72 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.69, 43.72 and 21.31 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.69 : 43.72 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.69/43.72 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.69x = 43.72 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.69x = 931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.67/31.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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