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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.26 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.26 and 20.76 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.26 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.26 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.26 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.36/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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