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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 40.82 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 40.82 and 21.24 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 40.82 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/40.82 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 40.82 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.91/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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