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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 29.56 and 20.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 29.56 and 20.65 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 29.56 = 20.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/29.56 = 20.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 29.56 × 20.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.41/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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