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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 31.60 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 31.60 and 20.67 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 31.60 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/31.60 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 31.60 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.17/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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