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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.07 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.07 and 21.30 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.07 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.07 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.07 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.40/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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