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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.39 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.39 and 21.02 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.39 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.39 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.39 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.80/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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