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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 31.44 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 31.44 and 14.21 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 31.44 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/31.44 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 31.44 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.69/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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