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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 42.44 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 42.44 and 21.60 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 42.44 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/42.44 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 42.44 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.70/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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