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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.91, 48.16 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.91, 48.16 and 21.79 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.91 : 48.16 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.91/48.16 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.91x = 48.16 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.91x = 1,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.17/34.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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