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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 40.77 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 40.77 and 21.79 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 40.77 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/40.77 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 40.77 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.38/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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