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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.07 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.07 and 21.55 is: 29.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.07 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.07 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.07 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.16/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.55

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