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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.15, 31.54 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.15, 31.54 and 20.95 is: 31.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.15 : 31.54 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.15/31.54 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.15x = 31.54 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.15x = 660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.63/21.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.24

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