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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 31.71 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 31.71 and 18.38 is: 27.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 31.71 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/31.71 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 31.71 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.83/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.47

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