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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 29.58 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 29.58 and 20.12 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 29.58 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/29.58 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 29.58 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.15/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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