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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.89, 44.04 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.89, 44.04 and 21.03 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.89 : 44.04 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.89/44.04 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.89x = 44.04 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.89x = 926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.45/31.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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