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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 29.22 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 29.22 and 18.07 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 29.22 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/29.22 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 29.22 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.16/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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