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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.20, 29.22 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.20, 29.22 and 18.04 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.20 : 29.22 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.20/29.22 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.20x = 29.22 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.20x = 527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.13/21.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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