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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 32.59 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 32.59 and 20.57 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 32.59 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/32.59 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 32.59 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.48/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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