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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.31 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.31 and 21.53 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.31 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.31 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.31 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.60/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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