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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 30.17 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 30.17 and 21.79 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 30.17 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/30.17 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 30.17 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.40/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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