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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.30 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.30 and 18.46 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.30 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.30 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.30 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.82/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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