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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.55 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.55 and 18.70 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.55 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.55 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.55 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.99/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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