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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 29.90 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 29.90 and 21.30 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 29.90 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/29.90 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 29.90 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.81/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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