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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 43.95 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 43.95 and 21.51 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 43.95 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/43.95 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 43.95 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.31/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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