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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 42.12 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 42.12 and 21.32 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 42.12 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/42.12 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 42.12 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.00/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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