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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.85 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.85 and 21.66 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.85 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.85 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.85 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.11/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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