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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.79, 30.20 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.79, 30.20 and 21.39 is: 29.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.79 : 30.20 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.79/30.20 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.79x = 30.20 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.79x = 645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.88/21.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.64

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