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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 42.23 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 42.23 and 21.43 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 42.23 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/42.23 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 42.23 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.72/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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