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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 28.84 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 28.84 and 20.36 is: 27.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 28.84 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/28.84 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 28.84 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.18/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.93

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