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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 30.17 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 30.17 and 20.34 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 30.17 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/30.17 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 30.17 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613.56/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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