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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 29.46 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 29.46 and 20.94 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 29.46 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/29.46 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 29.46 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 616.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.89/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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