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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 32.36 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 32.36 and 20.43 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 32.36 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/32.36 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 32.36 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.01/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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