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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 45.24 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 45.24 and 21.20 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 45.24 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/45.24 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 45.24 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.09/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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