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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 40.85 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 40.85 and 21.41 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 40.85 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/40.85 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 40.85 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.59/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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