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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.21 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.21 and 21.10 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.21 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.21 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.21 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.93/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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