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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 30.00 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 30.00 and 20.06 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 30.00 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/30.00 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 30.00 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.01/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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