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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.21, 60.31 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.21, 60.31 and 21.90 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.21 : 60.31 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.21/60.31 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.21x = 60.31 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.21x = 1,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.79/40.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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