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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.54 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.54 and 18.86 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.54 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.54 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.54 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.88/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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