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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.19 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.19 and 20.55 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.19 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.19 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.19 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.50/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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