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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.81, 30.04 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.81, 30.04 and 20.19 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.81 : 30.04 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.81/30.04 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.81x = 30.04 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.81x = 606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.38/21.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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