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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.35 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.35 and 21.99 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.35 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.35 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.35 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.33/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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