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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 31.92 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 31.92 and 18.18 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 31.92 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/31.92 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 31.92 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.31/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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