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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 29.58 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 29.58 and 20.91 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 29.58 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/29.58 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 29.58 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.52/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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