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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 40.11 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 40.11 and 21.83 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 40.11 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/40.11 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 40.11 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.49/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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