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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.49 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.49 and 21.33 is: 29.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.49 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.49 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.49 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.75/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.46

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