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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.94, 44.05 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.94, 44.05 and 21.01 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 44.05 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/44.05 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 44.05 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.17/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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