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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.21, 42.99 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.21, 42.99 and 21.98 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.21 : 42.99 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.21/42.99 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.21x = 42.99 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.21x = 944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.92/31.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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