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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.37, 31.95 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.37, 31.95 and 18.55 is: 27.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.37 : 31.95 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.37/31.95 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.37x = 31.95 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.37x = 592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.67/21.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.73

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