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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 32.04 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 32.04 and 20.51 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 32.04 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/32.04 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 32.04 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.14/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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