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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 31.46 and 20.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 31.46 and 20.27 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 31.46 = 20.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/31.46 = 20.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 31.46 × 20.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.69/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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