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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.61 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.61 and 20.08 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.61 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.61 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.61 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.73/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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