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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 32.83 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 32.83 and 20.79 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 32.83 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/32.83 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 32.83 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.48/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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