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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 32.14 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 32.14 and 20.52 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 32.14 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/32.14 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 32.14 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.51/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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