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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.21 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.21 and 14.05 is: 21.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.21 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.21 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.21 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.50/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.04

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