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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 32.13 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 32.13 and 20.88 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 32.13 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/32.13 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 32.13 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.87/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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