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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 29.76 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 29.76 and 20.68 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 29.76 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/29.76 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 29.76 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.44/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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