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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.60 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.60 and 20.14 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.60 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.60 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.60 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.53/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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