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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 31.39 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 31.39 and 18.16 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 31.39 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/31.39 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 31.39 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.04/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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