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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.42 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.42 and 21.39 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.42 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.42 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.42 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.87/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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