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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 29.64 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 29.64 and 20.66 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 29.64 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/29.64 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 29.64 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.36/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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