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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 31.64 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 31.64 and 20.93 is: 31.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 31.64 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/31.64 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 31.64 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.96/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.50

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