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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.44 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.44 and 21.51 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.44 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.44 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.44 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.78/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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