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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.34 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.34 and 20.49 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.34 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.34 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.34 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.65/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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