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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.03 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.03 and 20.79 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.03 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.03 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.03 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.43/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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