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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 29.77 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 29.77 and 20.83 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 29.77 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/29.77 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 29.77 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.12/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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