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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.54 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.54 and 21.92 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.54 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.54 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.54 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.56/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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