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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 29.88 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 29.88 and 20.67 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 29.88 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/29.88 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 29.88 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.62/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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