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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 32.48 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 32.48 and 20.22 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 32.48 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/32.48 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 32.48 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.75/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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