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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 32.35 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 32.35 and 20.17 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 32.35 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/32.35 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 32.35 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.50/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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