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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 30.13 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 30.13 and 21.81 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 30.13 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/30.13 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 30.13 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.14/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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