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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.08, 41.52 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.08, 41.52 and 21.36 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.08 : 41.52 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.08/41.52 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.08x = 41.52 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.08x = 886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.87/30.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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