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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.93, 30.06 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.93, 30.06 and 21.75 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.93 : 30.06 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.93/30.06 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.93x = 30.06 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.93x = 653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.81/21.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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