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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.24, 31.65 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.24, 31.65 and 20.04 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.24 : 31.65 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.24/31.65 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.24x = 31.65 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.24x = 634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.27/21.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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