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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.14 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.14 and 18.82 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.14 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.14 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.14 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.32/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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