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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 28.88 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 28.88 and 18.26 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 28.88 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/28.88 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 28.88 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.35/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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