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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 33.01 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 33.01 and 20.01 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 33.01 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/33.01 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 33.01 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.53/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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