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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.34 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.34 and 20.51 is: 30.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.34 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.34 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.34 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.29/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.62

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