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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.44 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.44 and 21.58 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.44 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.44 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.44 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.90/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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