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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 31.42 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 31.42 and 18 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 31.42 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/31.42 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 31.42 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.56/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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