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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 33.04 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 33.04 and 20.42 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 33.04 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/33.04 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 33.04 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.68/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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