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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.06 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.06 and 18.55 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.06 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.06 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.06 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.04/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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