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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 32.04 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 32.04 and 18.46 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 32.04 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/32.04 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 32.04 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.46/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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