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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 29.68 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 29.68 and 20.22 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 29.68 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/29.68 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 29.68 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.13/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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