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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.73 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.73 and 21 is: 31.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.73 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.73 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.73 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 1,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.33/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.49

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