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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.09 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.09 and 20.99 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.09 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.09 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.09 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.57/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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