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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 28.89 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 28.89 and 20.37 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 28.89 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/28.89 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 28.89 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.60/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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