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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 31.90 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 31.90 and 18.48 is: 27.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 31.90 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/31.90 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 31.90 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.51/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.60

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