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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 29.60 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 29.60 and 20.08 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 29.60 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/29.60 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 29.60 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.22/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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