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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 30.27 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 30.27 and 20.46 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 30.27 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/30.27 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 30.27 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.32/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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