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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 29.30 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 29.30 and 18.31 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 29.30 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/29.30 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 29.30 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.48/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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