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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 28.95 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 28.95 and 18.78 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 28.95 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/28.95 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 28.95 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.68/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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