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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 30.27 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 30.27 and 21.35 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 30.27 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/30.27 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 30.27 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.26/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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