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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 41.95 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 41.95 and 21.23 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 41.95 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/41.95 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 41.95 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.60/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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