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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.58 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.58 and 20.76 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.58 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.58 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.58 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.36/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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