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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.96 and 20.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.96 and 20.48 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.96 = 20.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.96 = 20.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.96 × 20.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.91/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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