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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 28.98 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 28.98 and 18.30 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 28.98 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/28.98 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 28.98 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.33/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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