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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 46.97 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 46.97 and 21.09 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 46.97 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/46.97 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 46.97 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.75/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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