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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 29.43 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 29.43 and 20.42 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 29.43 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/29.43 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 29.43 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.92/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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