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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 31.76 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 31.76 and 20.38 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 31.76 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/31.76 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 31.76 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.27/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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