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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.47 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.47 and 20.54 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.47 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.47 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.47 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.93/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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