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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 29.33 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 29.33 and 18.97 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 29.33 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/29.33 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 29.33 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.15/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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