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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 29.80 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 29.80 and 21.74 is: 29.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 29.80 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/29.80 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 29.80 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.85/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.77

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