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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.20, 31.83 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.20, 31.83 and 20.14 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.20 : 31.83 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.20/31.83 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.20x = 31.83 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.20x = 640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.90/21.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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