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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.20, 29.26 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.20, 29.26 and 18.87 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.20 : 29.26 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.20/29.26 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.20x = 29.26 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.20x = 552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.05/21.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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