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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 33.17 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 33.17 and 20.04 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 33.17 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/33.17 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 33.17 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.63/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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