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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 41.38 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 41.38 and 21.40 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 41.38 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/41.38 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 41.38 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.53/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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