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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 30.06 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 30.06 and 12.08 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 30.06 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/30.06 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 30.06 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.12/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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