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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 31.80 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 31.80 and 20.50 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 31.80 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/31.80 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 31.80 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.90/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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