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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 42.02 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 42.02 and 21.72 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 42.02 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/42.02 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 42.02 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.67/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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