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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 42.27 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 42.27 and 21.43 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 42.27 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/42.27 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 42.27 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.74/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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