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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 31.58 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 31.58 and 20.48 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 31.58 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/31.58 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 31.58 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.66/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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