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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 40.88 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 40.88 and 21.89 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 40.88 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/40.88 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 40.88 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.02/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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