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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 31.74 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 31.74 and 20.76 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 31.74 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/31.74 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 31.74 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.71/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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