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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.68, 42.34 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.68, 42.34 and 21.47 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.68 : 42.34 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.68/42.34 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.68x = 42.34 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.68x = 908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.81/30.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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