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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 31.84 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 31.84 and 20.45 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 31.84 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/31.84 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 31.84 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.13/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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