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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.86, 48.12 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.86, 48.12 and 21.96 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.86 : 48.12 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.86/48.12 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.86x = 48.12 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.86x = 1,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.72/34.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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