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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 32.74 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 32.74 and 20.94 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 32.74 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/32.74 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 32.74 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.58/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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