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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 32.70 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 32.70 and 20.54 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 32.70 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/32.70 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 32.70 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.46/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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