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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 27.33 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 27.33 and 13.71 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 27.33 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/27.33 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 27.33 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.69/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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