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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 29.99 and 20.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 29.99 and 20.00 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 29.99 = 20.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/29.99 = 20.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 29.99 × 20.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.69/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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