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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 28.95 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 28.95 and 20.01 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 28.95 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/28.95 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 28.95 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.29/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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