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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 20.98 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.65 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.65 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.65 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.82/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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