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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.67 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.67 and 21.47 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.67 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.67 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.67 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.45/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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