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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.14 and 20.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.14 and 20.69 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.14 = 20.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.14 = 20.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.14 × 20.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.53/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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