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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.74 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.74 and 21 is: 31.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.74 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.74 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.74 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.54/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.47

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