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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 32.48 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 32.48 and 20.44 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 32.48 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/32.48 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 32.48 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.89/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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