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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 30 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 30 and 20.94 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 30 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/30 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 30 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.20/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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