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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 31.86 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 31.86 and 20.46 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 31.86 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/31.86 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 31.86 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.86/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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