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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.05, 40.13 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.05, 40.13 and 21.76 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.05 : 40.13 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.05/40.13 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.05x = 40.13 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.05x = 873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.23/29.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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