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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.19 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.19 and 20.34 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.19 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.19 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.19 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.74/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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