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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 31.38 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 31.38 and 20.25 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 31.38 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/31.38 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 31.38 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.45/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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