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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 31.47 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 31.47 and 20.73 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 31.47 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/31.47 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 31.47 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.37/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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