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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.66 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.66 and 21.70 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.66 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.66 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.66 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.72/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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