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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 41.12 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 41.12 and 21.66 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 41.12 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/41.12 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 41.12 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.66/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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