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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 47.16 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 47.16 and 21.89 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 47.16 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/47.16 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 47.16 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 1,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.45/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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