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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.24, 32.03 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.24, 32.03 and 20.24 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.24 : 32.03 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.24/32.03 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.24x = 32.03 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.24x = 648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.03/21.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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