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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 31.75 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 31.75 and 18.28 is: 27.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 31.75 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/31.75 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 31.75 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.39/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.53

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