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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 29.06 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 29.06 and 20.32 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 29.06 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/29.06 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 29.06 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.50/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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