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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.32 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.32 and 21.96 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.32 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.32 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.32 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.35/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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