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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.74, 32.45 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.74, 32.45 and 20.16 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.74 : 32.45 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.74/32.45 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.74x = 32.45 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.74x = 654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.03/21.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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