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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 31.77 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 31.77 and 18.47 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 31.77 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/31.77 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 31.77 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.63/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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