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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.97, 46.50 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.97, 46.50 and 21.36 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.97 : 46.50 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.97/46.50 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.97x = 46.50 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.97x = 993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.24/30.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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