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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 44.99 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 44.99 and 21.44 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 44.99 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/44.99 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 44.99 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.67/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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