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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.27, 31.95 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.27, 31.95 and 20.16 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.27 : 31.95 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.27/31.95 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.27x = 31.95 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.27x = 644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.11/21.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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