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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.76 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.76 and 20.32 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.76 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.76 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.76 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.72/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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