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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 31.73 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 31.73 and 20.18 is: 30.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 31.73 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/31.73 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 31.73 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 640.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.29/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.11

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