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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 31.96 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 31.96 and 20.95 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 31.96 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/31.96 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 31.96 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.37/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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