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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.31 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.31 and 20.22 is: 30.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.31 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.31 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.31 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.31/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.29

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