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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.91, 44.01 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.91, 44.01 and 21 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.91 : 44.01 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.91/44.01 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.91x = 44.01 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.91x = 924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.21/31.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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