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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.37, 45.60 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.37, 45.60 and 21.71 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.37 : 45.60 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.37/45.60 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.37x = 45.60 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.37x = 989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.75/30.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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