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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 30.40 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 30.40 and 21.70 is: 30.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 30.40 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/30.40 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 30.40 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.68/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.40

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