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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 33.07 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 33.07 and 20.56 is: 31.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 33.07 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/33.07 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 33.07 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.92/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.07

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