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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 30.70 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 30.70 and 21.46 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 30.70 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/30.70 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 30.70 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.82/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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