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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 40.26 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 40.26 and 21.84 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 40.26 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/40.26 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 40.26 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.21/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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