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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.71, 43.74 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.71, 43.74 and 21.99 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.71 : 43.74 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.71/43.74 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.71x = 43.74 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.71x = 961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.60/31.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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