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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.74, 32.58 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.74, 32.58 and 20.03 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.74 : 32.58 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.74/32.58 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.74x = 32.58 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.74x = 652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.41/21.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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