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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 32.68 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 32.68 and 20.35 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 32.68 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/32.68 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 32.68 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.04/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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