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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 29.70 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 29.70 and 20.68 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 29.70 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/29.70 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 29.70 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.37/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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