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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.37 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.37 and 18.38 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.37 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.37 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.37 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.82/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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