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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 29.26 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 29.26 and 18.17 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 29.26 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/29.26 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 29.26 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.76/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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