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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.93, 44.05 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.93, 44.05 and 21.03 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.93 : 44.05 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.93/44.05 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.93x = 44.05 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.93x = 926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.37/31.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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