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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 29.43 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 29.43 and 20.13 is: 27.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 29.43 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/29.43 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 29.43 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.43/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.60

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