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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 32.17 and 20.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 32.17 and 20.26 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 32.17 = 20.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/32.17 = 20.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 32.17 × 20.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.76/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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