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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 42.44 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 42.44 and 21.54 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 42.44 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/42.44 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 42.44 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.21/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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