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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.95, 30.20 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.95, 30.20 and 20.24 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.95 : 30.20 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.95/30.20 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.95x = 30.20 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.95x = 611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.00/21.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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