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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 30.13 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 30.13 and 21.35 is: 29.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 30.13 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/30.13 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 30.13 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.28/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.66

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