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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 30.11 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 30.11 and 20.72 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 30.11 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/30.11 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 30.11 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.88/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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