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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 31.77 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 31.77 and 20.14 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 31.77 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/31.77 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 31.77 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.85/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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