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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.25 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.25 and 18.91 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.25 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.25 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.25 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.12/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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