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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.82 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.82 and 21.13 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.82 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.82 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.82 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.66/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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