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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 32.75 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 32.75 and 20.60 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 32.75 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/32.75 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 32.75 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.38/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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