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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.37 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.37 and 20.76 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.37 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.37 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.37 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.00/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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