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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.47, 41.97 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.47, 41.97 and 21.71 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.47 : 41.97 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.47/41.97 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.47x = 41.97 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.47x = 910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.96/30.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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