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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.09 and 20.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.09 and 20.00 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.09 = 20.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.09 = 20.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.09 × 20.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.93/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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