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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 32.04 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 32.04 and 18.78 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 32.04 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/32.04 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 32.04 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.71/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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