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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 29.83 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 29.83 and 20.58 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 29.83 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/29.83 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 29.83 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.90/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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