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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 29.60 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 29.60 and 20.44 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 29.60 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/29.60 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 29.60 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.02/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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