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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 32.16 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 32.16 and 20.64 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 32.16 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/32.16 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 32.16 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.78/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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