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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.38, 32.04 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.38, 32.04 and 18.74 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.38 : 32.04 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.38/32.04 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.38x = 32.04 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.38x = 600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.43/21.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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