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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 29.59 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 29.59 and 20.02 is: 27.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 29.59 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/29.59 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 29.59 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.39/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.60

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