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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.31, 31.92 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.31, 31.92 and 18.49 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.31 : 31.92 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.31/31.92 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.31x = 31.92 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.31x = 590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.20/21.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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