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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.95, 30.05 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.95, 30.05 and 21.81 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.95 : 30.05 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.95/30.05 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.95x = 30.05 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.95x = 655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.45/21.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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