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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 29.82 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 29.82 and 20.10 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 29.82 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/29.82 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 29.82 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.38/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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