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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 32.41 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 32.41 and 20.59 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 32.41 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/32.41 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 32.41 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.19/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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