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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 31.71 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 31.71 and 18.07 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 31.71 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/31.71 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 31.71 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.99/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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