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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 31.94 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 31.94 and 20.64 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 31.94 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/31.94 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 31.94 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.24/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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