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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 31.60 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 31.60 and 18.09 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 31.60 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/31.60 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 31.60 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.64/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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