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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 32.11 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 32.11 and 18.87 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 32.11 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/32.11 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 32.11 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.92/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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