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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.88 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.88 and 21.56 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.88 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.88 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.88 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.17/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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