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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 40.98 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 40.98 and 21.51 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 40.98 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/40.98 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 40.98 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.48/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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