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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 42.72 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 42.72 and 21.25 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 42.72 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/42.72 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 42.72 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.80/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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