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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.14 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.14 and 21.88 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.14 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.14 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.14 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.02/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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