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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 30.06 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 30.06 and 21.78 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 30.06 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/30.06 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 30.06 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.71/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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