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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 29.10 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 29.10 and 18.37 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 29.10 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/29.10 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 29.10 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.57/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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