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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.83, 30.15 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.83, 30.15 and 20.03 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.83 : 30.15 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.83/30.15 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.83x = 30.15 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.83x = 603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.75/21.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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