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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.35 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.35 and 21.54 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.35 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.35 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.35 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.63/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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