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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 45.91 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 45.91 and 21.62 is: 32.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 45.91 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/45.91 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 45.91 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.57/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.37

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