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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.53, 29.52 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.53, 29.52 and 20.76 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.53 : 29.52 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.53/29.52 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.53x = 29.52 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.53x = 612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.84/21.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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