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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 30.15 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 30.15 and 20.18 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 30.15 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/30.15 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 30.15 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608.50/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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