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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.77, 30.18 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.77, 30.18 and 20.55 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.77 : 30.18 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.77/30.18 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.77x = 30.18 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.77x = 620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.10/21.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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