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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.20 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.20 and 20.30 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.20 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.20 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.20 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.66/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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