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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 32.34 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 32.34 and 20.58 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 32.34 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/32.34 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 32.34 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.56/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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