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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 29.97 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 29.97 and 20.99 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 29.97 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/29.97 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 29.97 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.92/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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