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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.83, 32.81 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.83, 32.81 and 20.70 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.83 : 32.81 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.83/32.81 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.83x = 32.81 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.83x = 679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.06/21.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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