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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 40.98 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 40.98 and 21.97 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 40.98 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/40.98 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 40.98 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.33/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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