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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 31.81 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 31.81 and 20.02 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 31.81 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/31.81 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 31.81 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.81/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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