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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 30.36 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 30.36 and 20.79 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 30.36 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/30.36 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 30.36 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.18/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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