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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 30.11 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 30.11 and 21.29 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 30.11 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/30.11 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 30.11 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.01/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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