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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 41.26 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 41.26 and 21.73 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 41.26 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/41.26 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 41.26 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.58/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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