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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 29.70 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 29.70 and 21.90 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 29.70 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/29.70 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 29.70 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.43/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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