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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 20.44 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.14 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.14 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.14 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.94/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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