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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.82, 43.93 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.82, 43.93 and 21.50 is: 29.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.82 : 43.93 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.82/43.93 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.82x = 43.93 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.82x = 944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.17/31.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.67

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