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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 45.97 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 45.97 and 21.58 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 45.97 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/45.97 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 45.97 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.12/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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