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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.38, 29.43 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.38, 29.43 and 20.07 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.38 : 29.43 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.38/29.43 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.38x = 29.43 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.38x = 590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.66/21.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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