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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.63 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.63 and 20.95 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.63 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.63 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.63 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.65/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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