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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 42.46 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 42.46 and 21.57 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 42.46 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/42.46 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 42.46 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.65/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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