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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.28, 41.76 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.28, 41.76 and 21.08 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.28 : 41.76 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.28/41.76 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.28x = 41.76 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.28x = 880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.30/30.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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