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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 33.09 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 33.09 and 20.10 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 33.09 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/33.09 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 33.09 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.11/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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