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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.86 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.86 and 21.59 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.86 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.86 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.86 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.76/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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