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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.90, 44.00 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.90, 44.00 and 21.53 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.90 : 44.00 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.90/44.00 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.90x = 44.00 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.90x = 947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.15/31.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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