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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 41.83 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 41.83 and 21.13 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 41.83 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/41.83 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 41.83 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.87/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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