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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 31.49 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 31.49 and 20.11 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 31.49 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/31.49 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 31.49 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.26/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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