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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 28.96 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 28.96 and 20.76 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 28.96 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/28.96 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 28.96 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.05/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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