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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 42.60 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 42.60 and 21.68 is: 29.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 42.60 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/42.60 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 42.60 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.57/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.89

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