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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 42.18 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 42.18 and 21.96 is: 30.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 42.18 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/42.18 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 42.18 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.27/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.30

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