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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 32.34 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 32.34 and 20.97 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 32.34 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/32.34 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 32.34 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.17/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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