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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.07, 41.53 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.07, 41.53 and 21.35 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.07 : 41.53 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.07/41.53 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.07x = 41.53 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.07x = 886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.72/30.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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