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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 31.38 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 31.38 and 20.24 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 31.38 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/31.38 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 31.38 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.03/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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