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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 29.21 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 29.21 and 18.40 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 29.21 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/29.21 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 29.21 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.46/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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