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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 30.12 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 30.12 and 21.66 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 30.12 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/30.12 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 30.12 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.40/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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