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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 31.79 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 31.79 and 18.61 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 31.79 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/31.79 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 31.79 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.61/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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