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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 31.43 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 31.43 and 20.55 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 31.43 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/31.43 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 31.43 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.89/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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