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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 41.70 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 41.70 and 21.46 is: 29.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 41.70 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/41.70 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 41.70 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.88/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.63

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