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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 45.66 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 45.66 and 21.42 is: 32.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 45.66 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/45.66 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 45.66 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.04/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.11

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