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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 44.93 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 44.93 and 21.40 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 44.93 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/44.93 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 44.93 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.50/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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